Wayne Choralaires continue a great tradition

HONESDALE, PA — A long-time local favorite will be featured at the Wayne County Creative Arts Council (WCCAC) concert in Central Park on Monday, June 29: the Wayne Choralaires.

This group is as old as the Wayne County Creative Arts Council, which sponsored their first concert in 1967 as the Wayne County Mixed Chorus, directed by Maxine Reifler. The group has grown since then to a chorus of 60 to 70 members directed by Partricia Spoor and accompanied by Martha Heinly.

This year’s concert will have a gospel and jazz feel, with such numbers as “Go Down Moses,” “Swing Down, Sweet Chariot” and “Summertime.” Also featured is a medley from “South Pacific,” “Canticle of Praise” and “Russian Picnic,” and a gospel rendition of an American trilogy incorporating “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” “America the Beautiful” and “This is My Country.”

On a lighter note, the Choralaires will take the audience back to radio days with a vocal performance of the “William Tell Overture.” The finale will be the song “One World” by Mark Hayes.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., but attendees are advised to come early to stake out a good place on the lawn with chairs or blankets. Refreshments will be available. The concert is free, but a free-will collection will be made.

In case of inclement weather, the performance will move to the Episcopal parish hall adjacent to the park.

For more information visit www.honesdaleparkevents.org .